Things To Do
EXPLORE CHICAGO:
~ Millennium Park & The Bean
~ Chicago Architecture Center 90-Minute River Cruise Aboard Chicago's First Lady
~ Art Institute of Chicago
~ Chicago Riverwalk: Restaurants, bars, and skyline views
~ Navy Pier
~ Chinatown
GRAB A BITE:
~ Deep Dish Pizza: Try Lou Malnati's, Giordano's, Gino's East or Pequod's
~ Chicago-Style Hot Dog: Grab one at Portillo's, The Wieners Circle, SuperDawg, or a local stand
~ Italian Beef Sandwich: Try Al's Beef or Mr. Beef
~ Garrett Popcorn: A sweet-and-savory Chicago original
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBES:
~ Lincoln Park: Walk through the free zoo and gardens
~ West Loop: Great restaurants and trendy nightlife
~ Wicker Park & Bucktown: Local shops and coffee spots
~ Museum Campus: Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium
GETTING AROUND:
~ The "L" train (CTA) is fast and budget friendly. A $5 day pass = unlimited rides
~ Taxis and rideshares (Uber/Lyft) are widely available
~ Walking is the best way to soak in the downtown sights!